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Are You Up For The Challenge?
We're on a quest to find the best equipment operator in the world. Think you have what it takes? Sign up for one of our two Ziegler CAT Local Operator Challenge events* to show your expertise in operating Cat Equipment, subject to our Official Rules. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.
The overall winner from our events will be nominated to participate in the Caterpillar Regional Operator Challenge to compete for an opportunity to participate in the Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge finals at CONEXPO in 2023 in Las Vegas. The Regional and the Global Operator Challenges will be conducted by Caterpillar Inc. (“Caterpillar”) pursuant to Caterpillar's terms and conditions (please refer to their website link at: cat.com/operatorchallenge).
*Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place at each event, and a Grand Prize will be awarded to the overall winner. Each participant will also receive a gift bag (while supplies last). Completion of the form does not guarantee participation in the event. Upon submission, we will contact you with more details.
Shakopee, MN
Canterbury Park
15
SEPT
Altoona, IA
Ziegler CAT
22
SEPT
Equipment Used In Challenge
*Equipment Subject To Change
Cat 259
Cat D4
Cat 323
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2022 Ziegler Cat Global
Operator Challenge Results
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Minnesota |
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|---|---|---|
| Rank | Operator | Time |
| 1 | David Gruhot Grand Champion | 8:22.0 |
| 2 | Jimmer Moses | 10:07.2 |
| 3 | Lucas Beeksma | 10:27.0 |
| 4 | Jon Peterson | 12:05.6 |
| 5 | Darrin Emslander | 13:06.1 |
| 6 | Randt Stenofr | 13:07.6 |
| 7 | Todd Durnin | 13:57.1 |
| 8 | Ethan Hoeft | 14:14.3 |
| 9 | Scott Hogy | 15:32.3 |
| 10 | James Sitter | 16:18.1 |
| 11 | Justin Tate | 17:12.4 |
| 12 | Thomas Grosser | 18:38.4 |
| 13 | Dan Klamm | 19:53.7 |
| 14 | Brian James | 19:58.7 |
| 15 | Troy Goranson | 20:19.5 |
| 16 | Curt Peterson | 20:25.1 |
| 17 | Jake Jay | 20:36.9 |
| 18 | Adam Czerm | 22:37.1 |
| 19 | Jory Witte | 28:19.4 |
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Iowa |
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|---|---|---|
| Rank | Operator | Time |
| 1 | Jon Thompson | 9:03.0 |
| 2 | Josh Keefe | 10:25.1 |
| 3 | Jimmer Moses | 11:03.0 |
| 4 | Adam Schuent | 11:34.4 |
| 5 | Aaron Greenwalt | 11:57.8 |
| 6 | Brady Gander | 12:43.0 |
| 7 | Cameron Fry | 12:53.0 |
| 8 | Brett Ingraham | 13:03.7 |
| 9 | Andy Crawford | 13:08.6 |
| 10 | Jay Schroeder | 14:23.1 |
| 11 | Brian Ricken | 14:33.7 |
| 12 | Nathan McKinney | 15:29.6 |
| 13 | Travis Arnold | 15:43.9 |
| 14 | Cory Van Zante | 15:56.6 |
| 15 | Tanner Bowman | 16:43.8 |
| 16 | Ray Palmer | 16:56.1 |
| 17 | Michael Alexander | 17:34.6 |
| 18 | Zach Mussman | 18:53.2 |
| 19 | Brent Overton | 20:16.0 |
| 20 | Michael Hagen | 20:28.3 |
| 21 | Tony Flemming | 22:00.0 |
| 22 | Shane Konrad | 22:23.3 |
| 23 | Noah Larson | 22:53.0 |
| 24 | Jake Dvorak | 23:08.3 |
| 25 | Adam Comstock | 23:10.7 |
| 26 | Jayden Nielson | 23:23.2 |
| 27 | Duane Coddington | 25:34.1 |
| 28 | Brandon Ricken | 22:17.3 |